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Lot 133:
Description
A collection of eight harmonicas of various types, including chromatic and diatonic models from several manufacturers. The group includes a gold-coloured Swan chromatic harmonica with a slide lever, the top cover plate stamped with Swan and Chromatic. A smaller silver-coloured Swan diatonic harmonica is housed in its black plastic case with playing instructions on the interior lid. The collection features a Hering Free Blues diatonic harmonica and a large Romancero harmonica characterised by a red-painted wooden comb and silver-coloured plates stamped Calidad Superior. Also included are a Puretone diatonic harmonica in a blue plastic case, a Jambone diatonic harmonica with a black comb, and a white plastic-bodied BW Chromatic harmonica with a slide lever. A further large chromatic harmonica with a slide lever is contained within a green textured faux-alligator skin case. The instruments are constructed from a mix of chrome-plated metal, gold-coloured metal, plastic, and wood.
Swan Chromatic: 16.5 cm
Swan Diatonic: 10 cm
Hering Free Blues: 10 cm
Romancero: 17.5 cm
Puretone: 10 cm
Jambone: 10 cm
BW Chromatic: 14 cm
Chromatic in Green Case: 14 cm.
Condition report:
The items are in used condition with varying degrees of wear consistent with age. The gold-coloured Swan harmonica shows significant surface tarnishing and wear to the finish. The Romancero harmonica exhibits paint chipping on the wooden comb and surface oxidation on the metal plates. The green textured case shows visible wear and scuffing. Other instruments display general surface scratches and signs of regular use.
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